It was a real blast from the past.
Beautiful even in old age and disrepair, only the faintest hint of it's red paint remains.
I had to drive for a while on a muddy one lane dirt road then after that I turned back on to a paved country road called Gruver road. That's where I found this place. I rolled down the car window and snapped a few shots. I was very tempted to drive in and really photograph the place. I wonder how old it is?
I had to drive for a while on a muddy one lane dirt road then after that I turned back on to a paved country road called Gruver road. That's where I found this place. I rolled down the car window and snapped a few shots. I was very tempted to drive in and really photograph the place. I wonder how old it is?
Really nice photos. Interestingly I just recently took some farm photos as well and did both a color and a B&W.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to the color:
http://gcriff.blogspot.com/2010/02/view-from-western-maryland.html
and here's the link to the B&W version:
http://gcriff.blogspot.com/2010/02/weekly-black-white-square-photo_16.html
Great minds and all that. I enjoy following your post and look forward to them.
I like the black and white real well those are just awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots James, especially effective in B&W. Although I love that faded red against the beautiful blue of the sky. What stories this place must hold! Kathy
ReplyDeleteI love the first shot, something about how it is edited, the color - making it feel stark, cold, wintry, and forgotten. To me it is just perfect.
ReplyDeletethis really is a beautiful scene. One of my favorite childhood memories is of visiting a run down old farmhouse. I can still picture it clear as day.
ReplyDeleteI like all three interpretations, it's a great place.
ReplyDeleteThese are very nice. I liked the first one a lot. It looks stark I think that is what I like of it.
ReplyDeleteI liked the first one as it seemed to really tell a story. I too wonder who lived there, what did they farm, and where did they go?
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame that the old farm has fallen into such disrepair. Its condition resembles a lot of farms in this area. I like the different affects you used.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, great minds are thinking alike today! Ha-ha!
Sunny :)
magnifique, avec une préférence pour la deuxième photo, j'aime le traitement fait dessus
ReplyDeleteThe pace is destroyed but the wood and the roof don't seem to be very old..
ReplyDeleteIt could be a good cover for a Steinbeck's book...
An eerie but beautiful find. I love the sepia version with burnt edges.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the movie version, probably beacause I have seen place like this only in movies...
ReplyDeleteIt breaks my hear to see farms in disrepair. The vignetting in the second photo adds visual interest.
ReplyDeleteIt sure does look interesting, think I might have gont to investigate more.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me wonder what happened to the family that lives there. So sad!
ReplyDeleteProbably not That old... Is there an historic building rescue around?
ReplyDeletei would love to explore it!
ReplyDeleteYou were certainly rewarded for your trouble on this shot! It's lovely. There is no telling how old it is.
ReplyDeleteNice ones; I especially like #2 photo. These are always sad places for me; I always think how someone loved them once, grew up there, had a whole life of memories... But again, maybe that's a happy thing, except that no one loves these places now.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen a barn yet:).
Love the monochrome.
I'm in love with the first one. Love the processing on it. Works perfectly for this photo. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping and taking pictures, it's beautiful!Sorry that looks so abandoned,also I loved the blue sky at background!
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It appears to be older than the hills but it is still beautiful in its fading glory.
ReplyDeleteSplendid photos, James... it was definitely worth the bumpy ride.
I would venture to guess this place has seen its share of d e c a d e s!
ReplyDeleteLoL! But it's has a beauty to it, especially your sepia version! WoW!
Wow! The framing on your black and white is AWESOME! The perfect seen for it, no doubt!
ReplyDeleteIt is sad to see the buildings in disrepair.
ReplyDeleteDo you have any clue why the farm was abandoned?
James, I can see your images for Thursday, in the reader but once I go into your page to make a comment it is unable to find them. Just to let you know that something seems to not be working right.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I don't want to load you up with comments here, but the pictures that I saw last night were the contortionist and another one that I can't recall.
ReplyDeleteWow, yes ! it looks so romantic too !
ReplyDeleteNice to see three different versions. I think I prefer the monochrome - a subject well suited for it.
ReplyDeletePS personally I would been a bit more careful with the vignette, but that is a matter of taste
may be the movie makers, instead of coming to New Zealand to make movies should come to you town.
ReplyDeleteWho knows, they may read your post.
Great looking barn - the snow really dressed it up, showing off the shapes. I like all three versions!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos from barns dating from a dim and distant past!
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The 3 different variations look cool! All 3 of them!
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I do not feel these three works at first sight with the same warehouse.
ReplyDeleteEach expresses an old good characteristic.
It is the beauty of old age and disrepair that you've captured here so well and that I fancy so much. Beautifully done in all three modes, James.
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